Manager, Maintenance & Facilities - Plastics CoE - 3rd Shift

GE Appliances, a Haier company

Louisville, KY

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SKILLS

Best Practices, Building Renovation, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Diversity, Electrical Design, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Emergency Response, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Facilities and Maintenance, Federal Government, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Internal Audit, Leadership, Low Power, Low Voltage (LV), Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Mechanical Design, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Military, Molding Processes, OSHA, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, People Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Philosophy, Plant Layout and Design, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project/Program Management, Property Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Utilization, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Operations, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Louisville, KY

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Today

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: _we come together_ , _we always look for a better way_ , and _we create possibilities_ .

Interested in joining us on our journey?

The Maintenance Manager - Plastics will provide technical support for the plant infrastructure (power, water, air, lighting, gas, etc). Manage projects related to electrical/mechanical support systems, building renovations and other infrastructure-related items to support manufacturing activities. Based on building needs, this role may be combined with manufacturing equipment support responsibilities. This role has a team of direct reports and coordinates all maintenance activities on an assigned work shift.

Position

Manager, Maintenance & Facilities - Plastics CoE - 3rd Shift

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

+ Serve as the primary contact within the plant on 3rd shift to provide technical support and consultation on the plant infrastructure and facility support systems

+ Provide technical expertise on plant layout, connections into/out of the plant, and in the troubleshooting of facility operational issues. Provides this technical support and expertise to Plant Operations across multiple shifts

+ Own and facilitate effective utilization and operation of facility support systems and structure, including lighting, air compressors, electrical (incl. breaker maintenance), plumbing, vacuum pumps, sprinklers, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC, boilers, heaters, electric volts, process waste, drainage, dock doors, roof, fans, back-up generator.

+ Candidate should have a strong injection molding background

+ Candidate should have an understanding of how to troubleshoot and prove circuit work

+ Candidate should be able to perform basic hydraulic trouble shooting. Utilizing the Hydraulic bar chart and basic functions of a molding machine

+ Demonstrate a skill set to conduct reasonable root cause hypothesis for the injection molding equipment failure and then provide direction on corrective action

+ Supervise hourly bargaining unit maintenance staff by: developing, interpreting and implementing policies and procedures

+ Evaluating staff and making hiring and termination recommendations and addresses subordinate complaints in partnership with HR

+ Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal codes related to safe maintenance work practices as measured through internal department compliance audits and safety records

+ Coordinates all maintenance activities in the assigned area with other departments to ensure company goals are being met as measured by key performance indicators

+ Balances workloads and resources to achieve maximum results

+ Provide technical leadership to team as needed on appropriate problem resolution

+ Provide aid in troubleshooting and downtime response – including electrical wiring, machine controls hardware/software, PLC and high/low voltage power distribution

+ Responds to emergencies as requested; coordinates activities with other responders; directs the work of staff and utilization of resources to make the necessary repair in a cost-effective and timely manner

+ Ensures that staff is trained in complex maintenance activities and are following standard operating procedures as measured by skill assessments and work order audits

What You'll Bring to Our Team

What you need to Succeed

Prior relevant military service will be considered in relation to required/desired qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent experience including military as well as graduation from an accredited senior high school or GED equivalent

+ 5+ years supporting operation and maintenance in production facility

+ 2+ minimum experience leadership role with direct reports

+ Ability to steer and influence a team of skilled maintenance employees

+ Working knowledge in software packages such as MS Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel) and Email

+ Familiar with OSHA and EPA Requirements related to maintenance

+ Sound verbal/written communication skills

+ Proven team approach to management

+ Working knowledge of best practices involving mechanical and electrical design, PLC, maintenance, and repair fundamentals of automated industrial production equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 5+ years in the supervision of employees in a union environment

+ Previous experience with Injection molding

GE Appliances will not offer sponsorship assistance for this position

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

_If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail_ _to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com_

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GE Appliances, a Haier company

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